ARLINGTON, Va. — FMI — The Food Industry Association has appointed 17 executives from major retailers, wholesalers and consumer goods companies to its board of directors, expanding representation across the food retail supply chain.
The additions include executives from Target, Kroger, Ahold Delhaize USA, Family Dollar, Nestlé USA, Mondelez International, Campbell’s and J.M. Smucker.
Four executives have joined FMI’s Executive Committee: John Conlin, senior vice president of food and beverage merchandising at Target Corp.; Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of 1939 Group Inc.; Marty Thompson, CEO and U.S. market head at Nestlé USA; and Lucho Lopez-May, chief sales officer, U.S., at Mondelez International.
New retailer and wholesaler directors are David Hinojosa, CEO of Heritage Grocers Group; Jerry LeClair, CEO of Brookshire Grocery Co.; Mike Murphy, group vice president of merchandising at The Kroger Co.; Claire Peters, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA; and Duncan MacNaughton, chairman and CEO of Family Dollar.
FMI also added eight product supplier directors: Val Oswalt, CEO of Kodiak; Ted Seburn, chief officer, U.S. sales and international business unit, Gallo; Andy Urban, chief commercial officer at Perdue Farms; Meredith Wiktorowski, senior vice president and chief customer officer at Flowers Foods; David Stis, chief commercial officer at Del Monte Corp.; Robert Crane, senior vice president, head of sales and international at The J.M. Smucker Co.; Risa Cretella, executive vice president and president of meals and beverages at The Campbell’s Co.; and Rashid Ali, co-founder and CEO of Chomps.
“The growth we are seeing in FMI’s membership reflects the value companies place on having a trusted forum to address shared challenges and opportunities. We are proud to welcome these accomplished leaders, whose varied operating perspectives will deepen our understanding of the marketplace and strengthen our collective work to serve shoppers and communities,” said Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI.
FMI chairman and H-E-B senior advisor Craig Boyan said the expanded board will strengthen collaboration across the industry.
“A strong Board begins with leaders who bring practical experience, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to the industry. With the addition of these executives, FMI is better positioned to foster deeper collaboration, anticipate change, and deliver meaningful value for the members and consumers they serve,” Boyan said.
A full member listing of FMI’s leadership can be found here.
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